Greece boosts border patrols as Turkey says will release refugees

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Greece on Friday boosted border patrols after Turkey said it would no longer prevent refugees from going to Europe, police said.

A police source said border patrols had been doubled and a general call for heightened readiness had been issued.

"Everything is under control, there is no reason for concern," the source told AFP.

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